BIRMINGHAM Speedway can reveal Danish Under-21 international Rene Bach as their first signing of the Elite League era.

BIRMINGHAM Speedway can reveal Danish Under-21 international Rene Bach as their first signing of the Elite League era.

Bach, 20, won the World Under-21 Team Cup with a 15-point maximum for his nation in September and he will double-up with Premier League Newcastle.

And on four visits to Perry Barr with the Diamonds in the 2010 season he scored in excess of 40-points.

Brummies boss Graham Drury said: “Rene is highly rated by Newcastle and likes the Perry Barr track, he has done well here when visiting with Newcastle.

“He averaged over nine-points in the Premier League and helped Newcastle to a very successful season. The fact that we have been able to sign him to double-up for us is a real feather in our cap.

“The lad is very keen to ride for us too, that’s an important factor. I’m sure he will do a good job for the team.

“I can also confirm I have been talking to a number one rider and, as previously stated, we have permission from Peterborough to speak to Hans Andersen but he is not our only option. We will issue an update as and when we make progress.”